The higher the ramp or transition you rode down, the faster you should be going. Dropping in like this can be perfect for getting enough speed to ride around the park, or to skate up another ramp and do a trick. It's all up to you.
Learn How to Drop In on a Skateboard
By Steve Cave, About.com
That's it. Hopefully you have a good idea of where you are heading once you hit the bottom of the ramp, so skate off! You'll have some speed, so keep relaxed, knees bent, and just ride it out.
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- Dropping in - Setup
- Step 2 - Check Out the Ramp
- Step 3 - Set a Line
- Step 4 - Set Your Tail
- Step 5 - Place Your Front Foot
- Step 6 - Stomp and Lean
- Step 7 - Ride Away
- Step 8 - Troubleshooting
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